In ‘Murderbot’ and ‘Overcompensating,’ hunks with something to hide

In ‘Murderbot’ and ‘Overcompensating,’ hunks with something to hide

It’s surely a coincidence that two summer comedies featuring conflicted avatars of conventional masculinity are airing the same week - and that both protagonists spend their respective seasons trying to hide who they really are. But it’s a fun coincidence,…

'Murderbot' Episode 1 Recap: Did The SecUnit Kill The People In Its Memory?

That was way too much world-building for a 30 minute long pilot. And I have to admit that that kind of took away from the otherwise hilarious tone Murderbot has set. I’m only saying that with so much conviction because it took me two watches to fully appreciate the outlandish humor that Chris and Paul Weitz’s sci-fi-comedy is chock full of. So I suggest you do the same. Even if you have totally enjoyed seeing Alexander Skarsgard’s adorable cybor…